Problem Filing Requirement. Which of the following taxpayers must file a 2016 re

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Problem Filing Requirement. Which of the following taxpayers must file a 2016 return? a. Amy, age 19 and single, has $8,050 of wages, $800 of interest, and $350 of self-employment income. b. Betty, age 67 and single, has a taxable pension of $9,100 and Social Security benefits of $6,200 c. Chris, age 15 and single, is a dependent of his parents. Chris has eaned income of $1,900 and interest of $400 d. Dawn, nterest of $1,600. age 15 and single, is a dependent of her parents. She has earned income of $400 and e. Doug, age 25, and his wife are separated. He eamed $5,000 while attending school during the year. Step-by-step solution acer The ccaSea

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Amy need not file because her gross income is less than the threshold of $10,350 and herself-employment income is less than $400. Betty need not file, as her gross income is less than $11,900. Chris must file, as his gross income of$2,300 exceeds his standard deduction of $2,250 Dawn must file because her unearned income is over $1,050 and her total gross income exceeds her standard deduction. Doug must file because his gross income is over $4,050 and he is married and not living with his spouse.

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